Ian Mcinnes
Bunyip
Summary
I am 54 years old now and have worked in the autobody trade since I left school in 1996. I have progressed through each stage in the business to achieve becoming a long standing manager within another country. My interest's are the gym and spending time with my wife. My 2 children are now fully settled in Australia.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Motor Insurance Surveyor and Loss Assessor
Allianz Insurance
07.2024 - Current
- Assessed motor insurance claims to determine validity and coverage in compliance with company policies.
- Conducted comprehensive inspections of damaged vehicles, documenting findings and preparing detailed reports.
- Collaborated with policyholders, repair shops, and legal teams to facilitate clear communication throughout the claims process.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in claim resolution and reduced turnaround times.
Auto Body Shop Manager
AMA Group
04.2010 - Current
- Ensured timely completion of projects by closely tracking progress against deadlines and adjusting resources as needed.
- Built and maintained good relations with customers, encouraging loyalty and obtaining recommendations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Motor Insurance Surveyor and Loss Assessor
Allianz Insurance
01.2010 - 04.2010
- Collaborated with repair shops to negotiate fair and reasonable costs for vehicle repairs, resulting in cost savings for insurers.
- Developed comprehensive reports outlining the extent of damages, repair estimates, and potential liability for insurance companies to review.
- Evaluated insurance policies and analyzed damages to determine coverage.
- Documented information gathered in field and uploaded data to company database for efficient processing using [Software].
Motor Insurance Surveyor and Loss Assessor
IAG Australia
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Collaborated with repair shops to negotiate fair and reasonable costs for vehicle repairs, resulting in cost savings for insurers.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all assessments by staying up-to-date on industry standards and guidelines.
- Substantiated legitimate claims and denied unjustified claims.
Paint Sprayer
Woods Accident Repair Centre
04.2007 - 01.2010
- Moved from the UK on a working 457 Visa. Was a Autobody production manager in the UK for the largest BMW Group called Sytner. As per the visa conditions I had to go back on the floor painting cars until 2 years was up and I could apply for PR.
Production Manager
Sytner Group UK
09.1998 - 01.2007
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
- Introduced automation and technological advancements to the production floor, leading to increased efficiency and reduced labor costs.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
Education
No Degree -
Joseph Whittaker Comprehensive
Skills
- Cost analysis and savings
- Program Optimization
- P&L Administration
- Relationship Building
- Team development and supervision
- Customer Service
- Quality Control
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Cost Reduction
- Staff training/development
- Decision-Making
- Payroll Administration and Timekeeping
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- KPI Tracking
- Goal Setting
- Customer Retention
- Quality Assurance
- Safety Management
Timeline
Motor Insurance Surveyor and Loss Assessor
Allianz Insurance
07.2024 - Current
Auto Body Shop Manager
AMA Group
04.2010 - Current
Motor Insurance Surveyor and Loss Assessor
Allianz Insurance
01.2010 - 04.2010
Motor Insurance Surveyor and Loss Assessor
IAG Australia
01.2009 - 01.2010
Paint Sprayer
Woods Accident Repair Centre
04.2007 - 01.2010
Production Manager
Sytner Group UK
09.1998 - 01.2007
No Degree -
Joseph Whittaker Comprehensive
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